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Mahendra Perera was born on 17 August, 1956 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actor. Discover Mahendra Perera's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

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Occupation Actor, Presenter, Dramatist
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 17 August 1956
Birthday 17 August
Birthplace Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lanka

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Mahendra Perera Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Mahendra Perera's Wife?

His wife is Thakshila Damayanthi

Family
Parents Vincent Perera (father)Soma Weerasekera (mother)
Wife Thakshila Damayanthi
Sibling Not Available
Children Gayanaka Perera Chandula Perera Pravin Ishanka

Mahendra Perera Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mahendra Perera worth at the age of 67 years old? Mahendra Perera’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Mahendra Perera's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1956

Mahendra Shrikantha Perera (born 17 August 1956: මහේන්ද්‍ර පෙරේරා), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.

One of the most influential actors in Sinhala cinema, Mahendra performed from drama to comedy in many blockbuster films.

He was born on 17 August 1956 in Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka as the youngest of the family.

His father Vincent Perera, was a store manager at the Browns, and his mother Soma Weerasekera, was a matron at several government hospitals.

He has two older sisters, Priyanthi Damayanthi and Shivanthi Kalyani.

He first studied at Highland College, Nugegoda.

Later he went to Maharagama Vidyakara College and Thurstan College, Colombo.

He is married to Thakshila Damayanthi, daughter of Mr.Nandadasa- a decorated financial advisor.

The couple has three sons, Uvin, Navin and Ishanka – all Wesleyites.

The eldest son, Uvin works in the tourism industry.

Naven is currently residing in Australia while the Youngest, Ishanka works as an Interior Architect.

During his life at Thurstan, he met a friend called Kalani Perera, who later became a violinist.

They both studied music under the music teacher Yogananda Wijesundera where Mahendra learned violin, water wave, tabla and xylophone.

After school life, he joined a rock band in Mount Lavinia and played guitar.

When his father did not succeed his intentions, Mahendra ran away from home and planted potatoes with a cousin in Haputale.

During this period, he met the writer and lecturer, Upul Shantha Sannasgala.

Meanwhile, the father came to Haputale brought Mahendra back to Colombo.

After return home, he joined Dhamma Jagoda's theater classes and learned acting.

However, after few monthns, he clashed with Dhamma saying it was boring only to learn acting in 'Sinhabahu' and 'Maname'.

Then he went to a drama course conducted by Dr. Solomon Fonseka and learned the theatrical techniques introduced by the Russian playwright Konstain Stanislavsky.

Meanwhile, his first stage play was Ahimi Jeevitha staged in Lionel Wendt.

Mahendra met with Arisen Ahubudu who first introduced him to Gamini Fonseka.

1978

His maiden cinematic experience came through 1978 film Sakwithi Suwaya directed by Gamini Fonseka and played the role ‘Berty Malli’.

Under Helena Lehthimaki, he followed a three-year course during which they did Punthila.

Then Mahendra played powerful roles in Shakespeare's plays Julius Caesar and Gimhane Reyaka Sihinayak produced by Tony Ranasinghe.

During the same time, he acted in the blockbuster film Sagarayak Meda.

He also appeared in several stage plays including Ath, Ahimi Jeevitha and Sergeant Nallathambi.

His maiden television acting came through Tharadevi.

Since then, he acted in the serials such as Sudu Saha Kaḷu, Niyan Ukussō, Dhavala Rāthriya, Diya Kæṭa Pahaṇa, Hadavila Sakmana, Daṇḍē Lū Gini, Diyasēna, Vesmuhuṇu and Golu Thaththa.

However his most notable appearances came through cinema, where he continued to be one of the most influential cinema actors in Sinhala cinema.

He dominated many blockbusters such as Sihina Dēśayen, Asvæsuma, Bahubūthayō, Sudu Kaḷu, Arumōsam Væhi, Mille Soyā, Adḍress Nǣ, Kosthāpal Puñyasōma, 28 and Gindari.

He won a merit award for the role in the serial Diyaketa Pahana.

Apart from acting, Perera also worked as the art director in the film Julietge Bhumikawa and Pawuru Walalu.

He was also the assistant director of the film Koti Waligaya.

He has won several awards at the local cinema, stage drama festivals and television festivals.